Custer County Chronicle

Down Memory Lane June 29

Published by admin on Thu, 06/30/2022 - 9:56am

10 years ago, 2012 —A powerful burst of wind that hit Pringle uprooted trees and ripped the roof off a pole barn. Meteorologists said the wind could have easily been over 100 mph, although there was no wind observation equipment in town...It was so far so good for Pizza Mill, Custer’s newest restaurant. The restaurant boasted a wide range of pizzas, including pizza by the slice, salads, calzones and strombolis...Construction on the Big Rock Park stairway and lookouts would begin soon, and two landings were expected to be finished by the end of July.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 06/30/2022 - 9:54am

Thursday, June 30
Baked Potato Feed, 5-7 p.m., Hermosa American Legion
Civil Air Patrol, 6:30 p.m., Custer County Airport

Saturday, July 2
Old Time Country Fourth Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Way Park
Veterans Tribute Street Dance, 7-11 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park

Sheriff's Log June 13-17

Published by admin on Thu, 06/30/2022 - 9:48am

Monday, June 13
12:42 a.m.: Dogs were reportedly barking on Hermosa’s 2nd Street. A deputy went there but heard nothing.
11:35 a.m.: The now-famous bear sightings of Custer County began on Sidney Park Road.
2:51 p.m.: A loose dog was reported on Crook Street in Custer. A deputy captured the pup with help from its owner.
4:12 p.m.: Full-grown adults were yelling at each other for no really good reason at a downtown Custer restaurant. One of the participants left the scene before deputies arrived.

Throw an axe, have a beer

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:26am

Friday the 13th is only bad luck if you think it’s bad luck.
At least, that is what Jason and Alese Deuhr told themselves when they opened the doors at Old Pine Social for the first time.
Of course, they both immediately caught COVID-19. We’ll call that a setback, not bad luck.
It’s been nothing but good luck since recovering from COVID-19, however, as the two say business has been great and the community has been overwhelmingly supportive of their new business venture at 757 Mt. Rushmore Road, formerly the South Dakota Outdoor Shop.

‘Odd Couple’ brings out the laughs

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:21am

Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” is playing at the Black Hills Playhouse. And despite some small opening night mic issues the production is a unique take on an old favorite.
The story is simple. Felix Unger turns to his best friend, Oscar Madison, when his 12-year marriage ends. Madison and Unger are quite different and learn to navigate together as roommates.
The comedy explores the difficulties of learning to live with another person as well as how to cope after the end of a marriage.

Down Memory Lane June 22

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:20am

10 years ago, 2002 — With the increased traffic kicking off tourism season earlier than expected, many business owners in communities across the Southern Black Hills are unable to stop smiling... Joyce Spear was recently named president of the South Dakota Land and Title Association, which oversees 78 title companies in the state of South Dakota...Custer High School received national recognition for excellence in global education by EF Foundation for Foreign Study, the leader in high school exchange.

Eight Days in Custer County

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:19am

Thursday, June 23
Life Struggles Suicide Prevention Group, 6 p.m., Custer VFW
Civil Air Patrol, 6:30 p.m., Custer County Airport

Saturday, June 25
Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Way Park
Hermosa Annual Community Wide Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Argyle Fire Department Pancake Feed, 8 a.m. to noon, Argyle Fire Department Fire Hall, 1200 Mountain Lion Lane, freewill donation

Sheriff's Log June 9-12

Published by admin on Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:15am

Thursday, June 9
11:04 a.m.: Deputies were asked to check the welfare of a person on Hoover Court. The person was just fine.
1:15 p.m.: A deputy kept the peace on Hermosa’s Fairgrounds Place while a town employee shut off someone’s water.
1:35 p.m.: A deputy dealt with a reported dog bite at a downtown Custer hardware store. The dog was found to have current shots.
3:30 p.m.: The sheriff patrolled the downtown Custer area on foot.
4:32 p.m.: Possible identity theft was reported on Sidney Park Road. The incident is under investigation.

Down Memory Lane June 15

Published by admin on Thu, 06/16/2022 - 9:41am

10 years ago, 2012 —Tension was high and emotions boiled over when another round of talks was held between the Custer County Commission and neighbors of Southern Hills Tactical gun range at a commission meeting...During its Monday night meeting, the Custer School District Board of Education voted to change the current grading scale. The new scale would see students receive an “A” for anything graded 90 points and above, a “B” for anything 80 or above, a “C” for anything 70 or above and a “D” for anything 60 or above.

Sheriff's Log May 31 - June 9

Published by admin on Thu, 06/16/2022 - 9:36am

Tuesday, May 31
6:59 p.m.: A mountain lion was reportedly strutting around Buffalo Gap and it was described as “not afraid of anyone.” Game, Fish and Parks units went there to deal with the big kitty.
9:20 p.m.: Car/deer carnage came about on Hwy. 79 south of Hermosa. No human injuries were reported in the wreck.
10:01 p.m.: Someone called from the Game Lodge worker’s dorms in Custer State Park to complain a bison was blocking them from getting inside the place. A deputy went there and shooed the big woolly bully away.
Wednesday, June 1